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Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest
Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest is a print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1976.126
- Credit line
- In memory of V. Browne Irish from Eleanor and Henry Irish
About this work
Overview
Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest is a print by Anthonie Waterloo, dated to 1665, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil scene of a mother and three children at rest in a lush landscape, with the mother seated on the ground surrounded by her children engaged in quiet pursuits.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, contributing to the overall mood of the scene.
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